I don’t like surprises. At least most of the time. Practical jokes, pranks, surprise parties – not my deal. But this dish was a very, VERY pleasant surprise. Chicken and garlic are always a good idea, but this brought the basics to an off-the-charts level.
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Chicken with Cilantro Pesto
A line in one of our favourite holiday movies is:
“Pesto is passé!”
No way. Not possible.
Gorgonzola & Date Stuffed Chicken Breast
William Cowper wrote a poem titled “The Task” in 1785 that includes the idiom, “Variety is the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavour.” How that applies in cooking is obvious, and this recipe absolutely nails it.
Senegalese Chicken Curry
A few years back, my son and I spent 2 weeks in Dakar, Senegal in West Africa. We had the incredible opportunity to visit friends who lived and worked there as missionaries.
Curry Spice Blend
Making spice blends at home allows you to adjust flavours to personal taste, saves money, eliminates any preservatives, and it’s fun!
Lemon-Basil Chicken
Every cook has an arsenal of secret weapons — that “go to” piece of equipment that is used for dependable results, something they trust even when experimenting.
Even though I’m still rather new to the benefits of an electric pressure cooker, I am quickly becoming convinced that it is the only, and best way to prepare meat. Without fail.
Jerk Chicken (or Pork)
It fascinates me that siblings – those who are born to the same two parents, grow up in the same household, with the same food, traditions, environments, etc. – can be SO different.
Bourbon Chicken
Last weekend we had some friends over for supper. I am totally in awe of this couple! They are brilliant business people, great parents, incredible food and wine connoisseurs – I would never dare call them “foodies” because it seems like too crass of a term for them – and they are extremely gracious. So gracious, in fact, that I dared serve them 3 recipes I had conjured up during a long and restless night. Friends like that are priceless!
